Retinitis pigmentosa associated with progressive hemifacial atrophy (parry-romberg syndrome)

Daniel B. Moore, Sandeep Randhawa, Russell N. Van Gelder

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Abstract

Purpose: The Parry-Romberg syndrome, or progressive hemifacial atrophy, is a slowly progressive marked facial deformity because of atrophy of subcutaneous fat and skin, cartilage, and bone wasting. Various ocular findings may be present in approximately 40% of cases of progressive hemifacial atrophy. We describe a novel case of a 42-year-old woman with progressive hemifacial atrophy and bilateral retinal dystrophy consistent with retinitis pigmentosa. Methods: Case report and literature review. Results: Clinical features, fundus photographs, visual fields, and electroretinographic findings are reported. Conclusion: Progressive hemifacial atrophy can occur with retinitis pigmentosa.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)87-90
Number of pages4
JournalRetinal Cases and Brief Reports
Volume6
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2012

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology

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